US Citizen Teen Abducted by Israel: The Case of Mohammed Ibrahim

Abduction of a US Citizen Teen

• 🇺🇸 A 16-year-old US citizen, Mohammed Ibrahim, was abducted by Israeli forces on February 16th while visiting family in the West Bank.
• 🚨 The abduction occurred in the early morning hours, with 25-30 soldiers entering his home, blindfolding him, and zip-tying him before taking him to a military vehicle.
• 🏛️ Despite being an American citizen, his family faced significant delays in receiving assistance from the US embassy, with initial contact taking nearly two months for a welfare check.

Legal and Due Process Concerns

• ⚖️ Mohammed was taken to a military prison and interrogation center, raising concerns about due process, especially for a minor.
• 🪨 He is accused of rock-throwing, but the family believes he was near someone else who committed the act, and that the charges are trumped up.
• ⏳ Over eight months later, the family has had no direct contact, visitation, or clear updates on his condition or legal proceedings.

Broader Context of Violence and Impunity

• 💔 The discussion highlights the parallel case of Seifullah Musellet, Mohammed's cousin, who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers, with an ambulance delayed by Israeli forces.
• 🇺🇸 The family expresses disappointment that US officials, including Senator Marco Rubio and Ambassador Huckabee, have not shown sufficient outrage or demanded justice for American citizens killed or abducted.
• 🕊️ A congressional letter, led by Senator Van Hollen and Senator Merkley, was sent to the White House demanding action for Mohammed's release, with support from various Democratic lawmakers.

Health and Humanitarian Concerns

• 📉 Mohammed's health is reportedly deteriorating; he has lost a significant amount of weight and contracted scabies, according to information from the State Department and US embassy.
• ⛓️ He is being held in notorious prisons known for torture and suffering, adding to the family's deep concern for his well-being.
• ✊ The family emphasizes that this is not an isolated incident but part of a systematic issue of Americans being harmed with impunity, and they continue to advocate for his release using the hashtag #FreeOurChild.